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Current Openings
Listed below are current openings as of October 08, 2008
To apply for a position or for more information, please click on "How to Apply" or call the Human Resources Department of Little Friends at (630) 355-6533.
NOTE: There is no specific time frame in which you should expect a response. Due to the volume of applications, resumes and phone calls received only those applicants who meet the qualifications we are seeking will be contacted.
Administration
Grant Writer/Research Associate ID# Work Days/Times: 3 days per week w/flexibility, 8:30am-4:00pm Hours per week: 22.5 hpw Location: Naperville Description: Support agency fundraising efforts by providing grant writing and research in an effort to increase funding for LFI programs. Complete grant applications and proposals. Requirements: High school diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree preferred. Must be fluent in both written and spoken English with excellent grammar skills. Must possess excellent research skills and tools. Must have excellent communication skills and able to work independently and maintain accurate grant deadline records.
Krejci Academy
Teacher ID# 01-06-L115 Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm Hours per week: 37.5 hpw Location: Naperville Description: Responsible for developing and implementing programs for self-contained special education classroom that addresses the needs and IEP goals of assigned students, maintain classroom files, supervise assistant teachers and aides, establish and maintain communication with parents when appropriate. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Special Education, IL Type 10 or LBS1.
One to One Aides ID# 01-06-ZALL Work Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 8:30a-2:30p Hours per week: 30 Location: Naperville Description: Responsible for providing support and assistance to the classroom teacher in implementing the therapeutic treatment program for an assisgned student. Requirements: High school diploma or GED. Experience with autism a plus.
Occupational Therapist ID# 01-06-R101 Work Days/Times: 3 days per week Hours per week: 22.5 Location: Naperville Description: Evaluate and develop appropriate treatment plans for referred children, and provide direct, integrated and/or consultative services. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in OT with NBCOT/IL license. Experience with autism a plus.
Occupational Therapist ID# 01-06-R102 Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4pm Hours per week: 37.5 Location: Naperville Description: Evaluate and develop appropriate treatment plans for referred children, and provide direct, integrated and/or consultative services. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in OT with NBCOT/IL license. Experience with autism a plus.
The Bridge
No Current Openings
The Mansion
No Current Openings
Life Skills Training Center for Children with Autism
No Current Openings
Parent-Infant Program
Occupational Therapist ID# 01-04-P110B Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm or per client flexibility Hours per week: 30 Location: Naperville Description: Evaluate and develop appropriate treatment plans for referred children, and provide direct, integrated and/or consultative services. Good communication skills, participate in co-treatment sessions. Provide some home-based as well as center-based services. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in OT with EI credentialing. Experience with sensory processing, autism spectrum disorder and children ages 0-5 preferred.
Speech Therapist ID# 01-04-P114B Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm Hours per week: 37.5 Location: Naperville Description: Evaluate and develop appropriate treatment plans for referred children. Assess communication needs of students and ensure therapeutic services required by IEPs are provided. Participate in co-treatment sessions. Provide some home-based as well as center-based services. Requirements: MA-CCC in Speech/Language Pathology required with EI credentialing. Illinois licensure preferred. Experience with sensory processing, autism spectrum disorder and children ages 0-5 preferred.
Cary Children's Center for Autism ~ Cary, Illinois
No Current Openings
Little Friends Center for Autism
Occupational Therapist ID# 01-00-201 Work Days/Times: 2-4 evals/month Hours per week: vary Location: Naperville Description: Part time, approximately 4 evaluations per month. Conduct evaluations for children aged 5-18. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in OT with NBCOT/IL license. Experience with autism a plus.
Spectrum Vocational Services
Program Manager - Regular Work ID# 02-09-W900 Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm Hours per week: 37.5 Location: Downers Grove Description: Responsibilities include staff supervision and ensuring that appropriate, individualized, high-quality support services are delivered to clients on caseload. Requirements: BA in human service field and 1 year experience with DD population required. Prefer minimum of 2 years experience in a vocational setting. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required. Physical strength and ability required to assist with production needs.
QMRP/Supervisor ID# 02-10-D915 Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm w/flexibility Hours per week: 37.5 Location: Downers Grove Description: Responsible for ensuring that appropriate, individualized, high-quality support services are delivered to clients following standards set by the Department of Human Services (DHS). Will supervise direct care staff and serve on various committees, provide on the job training, write goals, complete assessments, chair meetings and perform service facilitaiton services in the HBSS program. This is a QMRP position but employee is responsible for filling in for staff absences. Should expect to be in a sheltered workshop/vocational environment. Requirements: QMRP qualified, with Bachelor degree in Human Services or Social Services field. Must have experience working with DD population and 1-3 years management experience.
Developmental Trainer/Van Driver ID# 02-10-D919 Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Hours per week: 40 (30 Trainer/10 Driver) Location: Downers Grove Description: Ensure safety of assigned clients throughout the work day. Supervise completion of work assigned to unit and conduct group training and informational activities during down time. Develop and implement Individual Support Plans with each client relating to work skills training. Responsible for providing transportation of clients to and from the workshop. Requirements: High school diploma/GED. One to two years of college, experience with the developmentally disabled population preferred. Must be PACE certification eligible. Minimum age 23, clean MVR and able to meet all PACE criteria to complete PACE driver certification.
Developmental Trainer ID# 02-10-D111 Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm (some flexibility) Hours per week: 37.5 Location: Downers Grove Description: Ensure safety of assigned clients throughout the work day. Supervise completion of work assigned to unit and conduct group training and informational activities during down time. Develop and implement Individual Support Plans with each client relating to work skills training. Requirements: High school diploma/GED. Some college a plus. One year experience with the developmentally disabled population and/or autism preferred.
Instructor ID# 02-10-D118 Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm Hours per week: 37.5 Location: Downers Grove Description: Responsible for implementing the Individual Support Plan (ISP) as it relates to work skills training and acquisition of appropriate work as well as life skills related behavior in their work units. Other responsibilities include the development and implementation of structured activities, educational groups, daily life skills training and recreational/leisure activities. Must also teach new vocational skills by training clients on a variety of light industrial tasks, as well as implement behavior programs and record observations. Requirements: Must have High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in human services or education field with 1-2 years experience preferred. Experience working with DD adults and/or Autism preferred.
Transitional Work Instructor ID# 02-5-T128 Work Days/Times: Wed and Fri hours vary (9:00am-3:00pm, 8:00am-4:00pm or 8:30am-3:30pm) Hours per week: 15-20 Location: Downers Grove Description: TW Instructor will assist students in training, working and evaluation of their subcontract work and various programmatic goals. Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent, valid IL drivers license with good driving record. Two years working with disabled population preferred.
One-to-One Aide ID# 02-10-D109 Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:00pm Hours per week: 30 Location: Downers Grove Description: Responsible for providing support and assitance to the trainer/floor supervisor in implementing the programmatic activities for an assigned client. Requirements: High school diploma/GED required. 1-2 years of college, experience with developmentally disabled population preferred. Substitute Van Driver ID# 02-11-Subs Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday 7:00a-8:45am & 2:45pm-4:45pm Hours per week: 10-20 Location: Downers Grove Description: Responsible for providing transportation needs of clients to and from the workshop, will substitute on various routes, AM.PM or both. Requirements: High school diploma/GED. Valid IL drivers license, PACE certification required within 6 weeks of employment. Minimum age, 23 with no major traffic violations in two years.
Van Driver ID# 02-11-B115 Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday 7:30a-8:30am & 3:00pm-4:00pm Hours per week: 10-20 Location: Downers Grove Description: Responsible for providing transportation needs of clients to and from the workshop, will substitute on various routes, AM.PM or both. Requirements: High school diploma/GED. Valid IL drivers license, PACE certification required within 6 weeks of employment. Minimum age, 23 with no major traffic violations in two years.
Colorburst
Part-time Sales and Marketing Specialist ID# 02-30-C108 Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday hours varied Hours per week: 20 to start. May increase after 6 months. Location: Downers Grove Description: Responsible for generating new business by marketing ColorBurst's services to potential customers. Responsibilites include: building and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers, researching sources of new business, assisting in the creation of marketing and promotional materials as well as maintaining mailing lists. Requirements: High school diploma/GED. College major in communications, marketing/advertising or business preferred.
ColorBurst Production Assistant ID# 02-30-C109 Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday 9a-3:30p, 10a-4:30p or 11a-5:30p flexible Hours per week: 30 Location: Downers Grove Description: Assist in direct production and set-up (will train), work on both manual and automated presses (will train). must be able to meet deadlines while ensuring quality control. Experience working on Photoshop & Illustrator required. Must be willing to work along side people with disabilities. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED required. Experience working with people with devolopmental disabilities preferred. Effective English language skills and simple math skills required. Physical strength, stamina and flexibility required to operate machinery.
Health Services
Health Services Support Worker ID# 03-24-T105 Work Days/Times: Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm Hours per week: 40 Description: Assist residents in securing necessary medical and dental services as well as provide transportation for residents to medical providers' offices scattered sites throughout the Western Suburbs. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, Valid IL drivers license with good driving record and able to transport clients in own vehicle. Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing.
Housing & Community Supports
Community Support Specialist ID# 03-24-C190
Work Days/Times: Mon - Fri 2 pm - 10pm Hours per week: 40 Description: Primary Direct Care staff for assigned clients with the responsibility of ensuring that goals and objectives in the Individual Support Plan (ISP) are completed. Will also work with other Support Staff in the home to assist in the completion of day to day tasks with the clients. Requirements: HS diploma/GED required, BA preferred. Minimum age 21 with valid IL drivers license and able to transport clients in own vehicle required. Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education.
Community Support Specialist ID# 03-24-T118
Work Days/Times: Mon - Fri 2 pm - 10pm Hours per week: 40 Description: Primary Direct Care staff for assigned clients with the responsibility of ensuring that goals and objectives in the Individual Support Plan (ISP) are completed. Will also work with other Support Staff in the home to assist in the completion of day to day tasks with the clients. Requirements: HS diploma/GED required, BA preferred. Minimum age 21 with valid IL drivers license and able to transport clients in own vehicle required. Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education. BFOQ Female staff preferred.
Community Support Specialist ID# 03-08-K112L Work Days/Times: Mon - Fri 2 pm - 10pm Hours per week: 40 Description: Primary Direct Care staff for assigned clients with the responsibility of ensuring that goals and objectives in the Individual Support Plan (ISP) are completed. Will also work with other Support Staff in the home to assist in the completion of day to day tasks with the clients. Requirements: HS diploma/GED required, BA preferred. Experience working with Developmental Disabilities preferred. Minimum age 21 with valid IL drivers license and able to transport clients in own vehicle required. Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education.
Community Support Specialist ID# 03-28-C116 Work Days/Times: Mon-Fri 2 pm - 10pm Hours per week: 40 Description: Primary Direct Care staff for assigned clients with the responsibility of ensuring that goals and objectives in the Individual Support Plan (ISP) are completed. Will also work with other Support Staff in the home to assist in the completion of day to day tasks with the clients. Requirements: HS diploma/GED required, BA preferred. Experience working with Developmental Disabilities preferred. Minimum age 21 with valid IL drivers license and able to transport clients in own vehicle required. Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education.
Community Support Specialist ID# 03-08-K111C Work Days/Times: Mon-Fri 2pm-10pm Hours per week: 40 Description: Primary Direct Care staff for assigned clients with the responsibility of ensuring that goals and objectives in the Individual Support Plan (ISP) are completed. Will also work with other Support Staff in the home to assist in the completion of day to day tasks with the clients. Requirements: HS diploma/GED required, BA preferred. Minimum age 21 with valid IL drivers license and able to transport clients in own vehicle required. Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education. BFOQ Female staff preferred.
Full Time Float Support Staff ID# 03-28-C160 Work Days/Times: Hours and days vary weekly Hours per week: 37.5 Description: To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and counseling in areas of cooking, cleaning, budgeting, balancing checkbook, etc. and accessing community resources to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS diploma/GED required. Minimum age 21 with valid IL drivers license and able to transport clients in own vehicle required. Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education.
Community Support Specialist ID# 03-28-F061 Work Days/Times: Mon - Fri 2 pm - 10pm Hours per week: 40 Description: Primary Direct Care staff for assigned clients with the responsibility of ensuring that goals and objectives in the Individual Support Plan (ISP) are completed. Will also work with other Support Staff in the home to assist in the completion of day to day tasks with the clients. Requirements: HS diploma/GED required, BA preferred. Minimum age 21 with valid IL drivers license and able to transport clients in own vehicle required. Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education.
Support Staff ID# 03-24-T127 Work Days/Times: Mon-Thurs, 5pm-9pm Hours per week: 16 Description: To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and counseling in areas of cooking, cleaning, budgeting, balancing checkbook, etc. and accessing community resources to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, able to transport clients in own vehicle, must be at least 21 years of age, able to lift without restrictions.
Support Staff ID# 03-28-C133 Work Days/Times: Tue-Thr 3:30p-8:30p, Fri 3p-10p, Sat 8am-4pm Hours per week: 30 Description: To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, able to transport clients in own vehicle, must be at least 21 years of age, able to lift without restrictions.
Support Staff ID# 03-28-C148
Work Days/Times: Sun 2pm-10pm, Mon & Thurs 4pm-9pm, Tue & Wed 5pm-9pm Hours per week: 26 Description: To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, able to transport clients in own vehicle, must be at least 21 years of age, able to lift without restrictions. BFOQ: FEMALE STAFF PREFERRED
Support Staff ID# 03-28-C168 Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday 6am-8am Hours per week: 10 Description: To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, able to transport clients in own vehicle, must be at least 21 years of age, able to lift without restrictions. FEMALE STAFF PREFERRED
Support Staff ID# 03-24-T134 Work Days/Times: Tue 4p-8p, Wed 4p-8:30p, Thr 4p-8p, Fri 5p-9p, Sun 2p-7pm Hours per week: 22 Description: To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, able to transport clients in own vehicle. Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing.
Support Staff ID# 03-24-C107 Work Days/Times: Sat & Sun 8am - 4pm Hours per week: 16 Description: To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, able to transport clients in own vehicle. Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing. BFOQ: Female staff preferred.
Support Staff ID# 03-08-K138L Work Days/Times: Sat & Sun 8am - 4pm Hours per week: 16 Description: To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, valid IL Drivers license anad able to transport clients in own vehicle. Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing. BFOQ: Female staff preferred.
Support Staff ID# 03-28-C171 Work Days/Times: Saturday 11am-7pm and Sunday 2pm-10 pm Hours per week: 16 Description: To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, valid IL drivers license and able to transport clients in own vehicle. Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing.
Support Staff ID# 03-24-F064 Work Days/Times: Sun 2pm-10pm, Tues Wed Thurs 4pm-8pm Hours per week: 20 Description: To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, valid IL drivers license and able to transport clients in own vehicle. Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing.
Support Staff ID# 03-24-T135 Work Days/Times: Wed & Thurs. 4pm-8pm, Fri 3pm-9pm, Sat 9am-3pm Hours per week: 20 Description: To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, valid IL Drivers License and able to transport clients in own vehicle. Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing.
Support Staff ID# 03-08-K114C Work Days/Times: Tue,Wed,Thur 4pm-8pm and Sun 2pm-10pm Hours per week: 20 Description: To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, valid IL Drivers License and able to transport clients in own vehicle. Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing. FEMALE STAFF PREFERRED.
Support Staff ID# 03-08-K126L Work Days/Times: Mon, Tues, Wed 4pm - 8pm Sat. 2pm - 10pm Hours per week: 20 Description: To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, valid IL Drivers License and able to transport clients in own vehicle. Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing. BFOQ: Female staff preferred
Support Staff ID# 03-08-K118C Work Days/Times: Mon 4p-8p, Tues 4p-8p, Fri 4p-8p, Sat 8a-4p Hours per week: 20 Description: To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, valid IL Drivers License and able to transport clients in own vehicle. Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing.
Overnight Awake Support Staff ID# 03-24-C185 Work Days/Times: Tues - Fri 10pm-8am Hours per week: 40 Description: To provide overnight support to adults in their home in whatever aspect of assistance they may requrire during overnight hours. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, Valid Il drivers license with good driving record and able to transport clients in own vehicle. Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing. BFOQ: FEMALE STAFF PREFERRED
Overnight Sleep Support Staff ID# 03-24-WCT3 AB Work Days/Times: Tues & Thurs 5-9pm, Fri 10pm-Sat 4pm Hours per week: 26 Description: To teach and counsel adults in all aspects of independent living to include cooking, cleaning, budgeting, balancing checkbook and accessing community resources. Must be able to create opportunities for natural supports to individuals who receive Community Living services. Also, to provide overnight support to adults in their home in whatever aspect of assistance they may require during overnight hours. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, Valid IL drivers license with good driving record and able to transport clients in own vehicle. Must be at least 19 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing.
Support Staff ID# 03-24-C184 AB Work Days/Times: Sat, Sun 7am-10pm and Sun 10pm- Mon 6am Hours per week: 40 Description: To provide support to adults in their home in whatever aspect of assistance they may require. Teach and counsel adults in all aspects of daily living skills. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, Valid Il drivers license with good driving record and able to transport clients in own vehicle. Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing. FEMALE STAFF PREFERRED.
Support Staff ID# 03-08-K120C Work Days/Times: Tues, Wed & Thurs 4p-8p, Sun 2p-10p Hours per week: 20 Description: To teach and counsel adults in all aspects of independent living to include cooking, cleaning, budgeting, balancing checkbook and accessing community resources. Must be able to create opportunities for natural supports to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, minimum age 21, able to transport clients in own vehicle, good driving record required. Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education testing.
Support Staff ID# 03-24-T130 Work Days/Times: Mon-Tues, Fri 3:30p-9:30p, Wed-Thurs Fri 2:30p-8:30p Hours per week: 30 Description: To teach and counsel adults in all aspects of independent living to include cooking, cleaning, budgeting, balancing checkbook and accessing community resources. Must be able to create opportunities for natural supports to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, able to transport clients in own vehicle, good driving record required. Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education testing.
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